AI-generatedAbashiri at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,017 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Abashiri
Abashiri has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Abashiri is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Abashiri
The best time to visit Abashiri is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and from September to October. Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is August with 140 mm.
Abashiri through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abashiri in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Abashiri in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Abashiri in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–21 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Abashiri in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
05:3616:41
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:18–06:15 · evening 16:02–16:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:07–05:18 · evening 16:59–17:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Abashiri compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 10°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 4° |
| Sea | 15° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Abashiri in October?
In October, Abashiri is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min05:36 – 16:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Abashiri
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Abashiri: score 45 against 16. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 45better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 17° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 17.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 5.3 h |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 101 mmbetter | 140 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 11 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Abashiri month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January−2° · Sea 0° · 3.6 h
In January, Abashiri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in January22February−2° · Sea −1° · 4.9 h
In February, Abashiri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in February20March3° · Sea 0° · 5.6 h
In March, Abashiri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in March21April10° · Sea 2° · 6.0 h
In April, Abashiri is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in April19May15° · Sea 5° · 6.0 h
In May, Abashiri is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in May19June18° · Sea 10° · 5.7 h
In June, Abashiri is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in June34July22° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h
In July, Abashiri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in July45August24° · Sea 18° · 5.3 h
In August, Abashiri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 140 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abashiri – and yet one of the best months here.
Abashiri in August31September21° · Sea 17° · 5.4 h
In September, Abashiri is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 120 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in September16October15° · Sea 13° · 5.1 h
In October, Abashiri is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in October11November8° · Sea 7° · 4.0 h
In November, Abashiri is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in November13December1° · Sea 3° · 3.8 h
In December, Abashiri is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Abashiri.
Abashiri in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Abashiri
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−9°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | −2° | −9° | 0.2° | 3.6 h | 11 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | −2° | −9° | −0.8° | 4.9 h | 7 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 3° | −5° | −0.4° | 5.6 h | 10 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 10° | 1° | 1.6° | 6.0 h | 10 | 71 |
| MayMay | 19 | 15° | 6° | 5.1° | 6.0 h | 12 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 18° | 11° | 10.0° | 5.7 h | 11 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 22° | 15° | 14.6° | 5.4 h | 11 | 103 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 24° | 17° | 17.8° | 5.3 h | 13 | 140 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 21° | 14° | 17.2° | 5.4 h | 11 | 120 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 15° | 7° | 12.7° | 5.1 h | 12 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 8° | 1° | 7.1° | 4.0 h | 12 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 1° | −6° | 3.0° | 3.8 h | 11 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Abashiri
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Abashiri ranges from −0.8 °C in February to 17.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From December to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.8 and 19.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.2° | −0.3° | 0.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.8° | −1.5° | −0.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.4° | −1.1° | 0.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.6° | 0.7° | 2.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.1° | 3.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.0° | 8.8° | 11.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.6° | 12.6° | 16.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.8° | 15.8° | 19.5° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.2° | 15.5° | 18.8° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.3° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.1° | 5.8° | 8.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.0° | 2.4° | 3.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Abashiri
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Abashiri, 46 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Abashiri: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Abashiri has about 12 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Abashiri
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Abashiri
How breezy and how cloudy Abashiri is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Abashiri typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Abashiri: variable cloud, with about 5.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Abashiri
How often the day gets hot in Abashiri (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Abashiri has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Abashiri
When Abashiri is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Abashiri.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Abashiri
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Abashiri in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Abashiri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 19
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,870 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Japan
- Currency
- Japanese Yen (JPY)
- Language
- Japanese
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 100 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +81
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 100 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Abashiri vs Kushiro
In October Kushiro has the better holiday weather (score 21 vs 16). During the day it is about as warm in Kushiro as in Abashiri. The sea in Kushiro is 1 °C warmer. Kushiro gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Abashiri | Kushiro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 |
| Best time | Aug | Jun – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Abashiri
When is the best time to visit Abashiri?
The best time to visit Abashiri is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Abashiri?
The sea temperature in Abashiri ranges from −0.8 °C in February to 17.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Abashiri in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Abashiri?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Abashiri?
Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is August with 140 mm. The driest month is February with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Abashiri get?
Abashiri gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Abashiri in?
Abashiri is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Abashiri?
A nonstop flight from London to Abashiri takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Abashiri?
Abashiri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 19, summer holidays 41, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 13.